Near Northside neighbors filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the developers and operators of the White Oak Music Hall, asking a court to stop the music venue from operating in the residential neighborhood.

The residents argue that the noise from concerts and large crowds interferes with their property rights. This is the latest in the conflict between the historically Hispanic, working class neighborhood and the new multi-stage venue at 2915 N. Main. Former city attorney David Feldman, who now runs a private practice, will represent the residents.

The lawsuit argues that property values have been negatively affected because of the "loud and disruptive events with large crowds" and that they no longer have "uninterrupted sleep, partake in indoor activities without the invasion of inordinately loud and disruptive noise, or enjoy their home environment without the windows and walls shaking."

The nuisance argument is levied in cases where property owners believe the "use and enjoyment of their property" and their rights as property owners is being interfered with by a nearby development. The Ashby high-rise case, where neighbors in a neighborhood near Rice University fought a high-rise in their midst, made a similar claim.

The lawsuit against the White Oak Music Hall seeks a temporary restraining order, a temporary injunction and a permanent injunction.

White Oak Music Hall, which opened earlier this year, has been holding outdoor events, including concerts, corporate events and exercise classes, on its various stages and venues on the property. The Houston Police Department has issued several citations after neighbors complained of excessive noise.

A hearing will be held Thursday. The residents are seeking a temporary restraining order.

UPDATE: White Oak Music Hall issued the following statement in response to the suit:

"White Oak Music Hall is aware of a petition from certain neighbors seeking to receive monetary compensation from prior outdoor events and to prevent us from having said outdoor events in the future. The charges of undue sound nuisance are unfounded as WOMH operates within the COH sound ordinance and will continue to do so when operating its fully permitted lawn stage.

WOMH has proactively worked with its neighbors since unveiling the project in 2013 including signing a memorandum of understanding for dispute resolution. In addition WOMH has offered its facilities to local schools, held neighborhood job fairs, extensively hired local contractors and labor, and supported and showcased many local artists.

In response to recent neighborhood concerns stemming from the COH issuance of a permit for the permanent stage for the lawn venue, WOMH has made repeated efforts to reach out to these neighbors to schedule a meeting to hear their concerns, including an email to the Community Coordinating Team (CCT) on Nov. 2nd which was ignored. WOMH continues to operate with the highest level of commitment to neighborhood safety and consideration of quality of life for the community. These efforts include hiring HPD officers for our shows to manage traffic and oversee patron safety, conducting sound studies to explore noise mitigation techniques and best practices, and investing in infrastructure beyond permit requirements including extensive parking lot lighting and expanded width pedestrian sidewalks.

We look forward to continuing to work with our numerous neighborhood supporters, as well as those concerned, to continue to improve the White Oak Music experience for not only our patrons, but those who live around us."